Woman sexually assaulted in Wallingford

A man who burglarized a Wallingford woman’s home and sexually assaulted her is still on the loose, and police are asking for the public’s help in finding him.

A mother of young children was at home about 10 p.m. Monday in the 1600 block of North 52nd Street when the man approached the house after her husband left on an errand, police said.

Officers said the man threatened her and stole items from her house before fleeing.

Officers tried to track the man with a dog, but could not determine where he went.

Police are not releasing a suspect description, and instead asking anyone who saw suspicious activity on that block from 9 p.m. to 10 p.m. to call detectives at 206-684-5575.

Police spokesman Sean Whitcomb said police will provide a suspect sketch “when and if one becomes available.”

“We would like to remind everyone to always keep their doors and windows locked, even while at home,” he said. “We ask that citizens be mindful not only of their own personal and property interests, but also that of their neighbors.”